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CF Community Blog

The CF Community Blog is written by the community, for the community. It's about sharing our experiences, reflections, and perspectives — the good days, the bad days, and all the tough and wonderful things in between. With topics ranging from emotional health to treatments, the blog is a platform to share your unique story.

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Pat's adult son, Grady, smiling in a hospital bed while wearing a party hat on his birthday

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My Journey With CF Across Generations
July 10, 2025 | 6 min read

My son was diagnosed with CF in 1965 and bravely defied the odds, living 28 cherished years. Then, decades later, I was stunned to receive a CF diagnosis of my own.

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Julia leaning against a pole on a city sidewalk wearing a Philadelphia hat

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Trikafta Gave Me Hope. Now I’m Fighting for More.
July 8, 2025 | 5 min read

Trikafta has transformed my life in ways I never thought possible. But with that came a sharp awareness of those still waiting for a treatment that works for them. That’s why I’m deeply committed to the fight for a cure — because everyone with CF deserves the same chance at a fuller, healthier life.

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Josie giving her roommate a piggyback ride, both smiling at the camera

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CF & Vulnerability in College
July 2, 2025 | 6 min read

Going to college while living with cystic fibrosis carries its unique challenges. One of these is learning to be vulnerable about CF with others. But as I learned to be open, I discovered that CF did not build up walls to community — it opened doors. 

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Noah playing Mahjong in the hospital with his grandmother

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How My Filipino Heritage Guides Me Through CF
June 27, 2025 | 5 min read

A recent hospitalization reminded me that my strength to fight cystic fibrosis is deeply rooted in my Filipino heritage and the unwavering support of my family. 

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Lily Harrington hiking in front of a mountain vista

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Managing CF and OCD
June 25, 2025 | 4 min read

Growing up, it wasn’t my cystic fibrosis that fueled my anxiety — it was the checklist of mental tasks I believed would prevent disaster. It wasn’t until adulthood that I learned this behavior is actually obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

A selfie of Lillian Harrington
Jack riding a bicycle on a rural road

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My Ironman Journey With Cystic Fibrosis
June 24, 2025 | 6 min read

Training for an Ironman race is no easy feat, especially when living with cystic fibrosis. But I'm more determined than ever to push my limits, make my younger self proud, and prove to others that nothing is impossible.

A headshot of Jack Stoutenberg